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25th anniversary article: Dynamic interfaces for responsive encapsulation systems.

Ekaterina V Skorb¹, Helmuth Möhwald

¹Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Wissenschaftspark Golm, Am Mühlenberg 1, Golm, 14424, Germany; Chemistry Department Belarusian State University, Leningradskaya str. 14, Minsk, 220030, Belarus.

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Summary

This review covers advanced encapsulation systems for chemical and biological delivery. It highlights stimuli-responsive, multifunctional capsules with applications in medicine, diagnostics, and materials science.

Keywords:

capsule delivery dynamic interface layer-by-layer stimuli response

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Chemical Engineering
Biotechnology

Background:

Advanced encapsulation systems are crucial for delivering active chemicals and biological objects.
Immobilized capsules on surfaces enable diverse high-tech applications.
Efficient methods for encapsulation, storage, and controlled release are in demand.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current methods for creating micro- and sub-micrometer encapsulation systems.
To discuss the formation of stimuli-responsive and multifunctional capsules.
To present advanced applications of these encapsulation technologies.

Main Methods:

Layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly for stimuli-responsive systems.
Mobile chemical bonding (hydrogen bonds, chemisorption) and dynamic stoppers.
Development of multi-modal and responsive encapsulation platforms.

Main Results:

Demonstrated multifunctionality and stimuli-responsiveness in encapsulation systems.
Enabled controlled release for various applications.
Showcased diverse applications including drug delivery, diagnostics, and advanced materials.

Conclusions:

Encapsulation systems offer versatile solutions for chemical and biological delivery.
Stimuli-responsive and multifunctional capsules are key for advanced applications.
Emerging developments promise further innovation in encapsulation technology.